Long Island, NY, March 17, 2016 — The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) recently awarded the SHRM Long Island Chapter its prestigious EXCEL Platinum Award for its accomplishments in 2015.

The award is part of the SHRM Affiliate Program for Excellence, which aligns individual chapters and councils’ activities with SHRM’s aspirations for the HR profession. The award recognizes accomplishments and strategic activities and initiatives that enhance the human resources profession.

SHRM Long Island was also recognized for providing quality initiatives in various categories and excelling in its Chapter Operations and Membership, with membership rising by over 4% to 1,650 (as of 2/24/16).

“SHRM rewards chapters and councils that demonstrate a strong commitment to advancing the human resources profession through service to the community, local networking and professional development activities,” said Henry G. (Hank) Jackson, president and CEO of SHRM. “Advancing the HR profession is at the heart of what SHRM does and SHRM-LI’s work this year helps us further showcase that mission.

The EXCEL award can be earned at four levels: bronze, silver, gold and platinum, and each level has a prescribed set of requirements and accomplishments that have to be met. SHRM-LI will receive recognition in SHRM publications and conferences, a certificate of recognition, and a special banner to display at its meetings and events.

Media: For more information, contact Linda Selden-Paduano at 631.262.8807 or email executivedirector@shrmli.org.

Christel Colón, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, President

Danielle Barry, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, President Elect

Jennifer Carey, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Secretary

Lisa Dippel, PHR, SHRM-CP, Treasurer

About the Society for Human Resource Management

Founded in 1948, the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the world’s largest HR membership organization devoted to human resource management. Representing more than 275,000 members in over 160 countries, the Society is the leading provider of resources to serve the needs of HR professionals and advance the professional practice of human resource management. SHRM has more than 575 affiliated chapters within the United States and subsidiary offices in China, India and United Arab Emirates. Visit us at shrm.org and follow us on Twitter @SHRMPress.

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Long Island, NY, March 17, 2016 — The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) recently awarded the SHRM Long Island Chapter its prestigious EXCEL Platinum Award for its accomplishments in 2015.

The award is part of the SHRM Affiliate Program for Excellence, which aligns individual chapters and councils’ activities with SHRM’s aspirations for the HR profession. The award recognizes accomplishments and strategic activities and initiatives that enhance the human resources profession.

SHRM Long Island was also recognized for providing quality initiatives in various categories and excelling in its Chapter Operations and Membership, with membership rising by over 4% to 1,650 (as of 2/24/16).

“SHRM rewards chapters and councils that demonstrate a strong commitment to advancing the human resources profession through service to the community, local networking and professional development activities,” said Henry G. (Hank) Jackson, president and CEO of SHRM. “Advancing the HR profession is at the heart of what SHRM does and SHRM-LI’s work this year helps us further showcase that mission.

The EXCEL award can be earned at four levels: bronze, silver, gold and platinum, and each level has a prescribed set of requirements and accomplishments that have to be met. SHRM-LI will receive recognition in SHRM publications and conferences, a certificate of recognition, and a special banner to display at its meetings and events.

Media: For more information, contact Linda Selden-Paduano at 631.262.8807 or email executivedirector@shrmli.org.

Christel Colón, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, President

Danielle Barry, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, President Elect

Jennifer Carey, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Secretary

Lisa Dippel, PHR, SHRM-CP, Treasurer

About the Society for Human Resource Management

Founded in 1948, the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the world’s largest HR membership organization devoted to human resource management. Representing more than 275,000 members in over 160 countries, the Society is the leading provider of resources to serve the needs of HR professionals and advance the professional practice of human resource management. SHRM has more than 575 affiliated chapters within the United States and subsidiary offices in China, India and United Arab Emirates. Visit us at shrm.org and follow us on Twitter @SHRMPress.

At the SHRM Volunteer’s Leaders’ Summit held in Washington DC in November 2014, SHRM-LI Chapter was chosen as a 2014 PINNACLE AWARD Winner for our VHR Program!! This is truly a Crowning Achievement.

In addition, this year, for the very first time, SHRM National presented a special award for the “Most Innovative Initiative” submitted. This award was also presented to SHRM-LI!!

This is OUTSTANDING and a true testament to the hard work, dedication and commitment of all those involved in this worthwhile undertaking. I cannot thank everyone enough for all the hours of hard work and devotion spent on this initiative. You can read more about the Pinnacle Award in the Press Release below.

It has been my privilege to have served as President of SHRM-LI for the past 4 years. I will forever be grateful for the opportunity to have worked so closely with such a dedicated group of volunteer leaders, sponsors and contributors. The friendships and acquaintances I have made through SHRM-LI are among the things I truly hold dear.

It never ceases to amaze me just how quickly time flies, so as we end 2014 and begin a new year I have great hopes and expectations for the continued success of SHRM-LI. Please take a few minutes to appreciate your own personal accomplishments and to treasure those that are close to you. I wish you an abundance of health, happiness and prosperity in the New Year.

Created in 1991, the Pinnacle Award is the highest achievement SHRM state councils and chapters can attain, and it honors programs that exceed the standard activities of SHRM affiliates in enhancing the creation of effective HR management. SHRM-LI was one of 12 human resource organizations from across the country to win the award.

An additional award was given this year to SHRM-LI, for the most innovative initiative submitted this year.

“On behalf of SHRM-LI, I am thrilled to have achieved Pinnacle status and to have been awarded the first ever Pinnacle Innovative Award. These awards are truly the crowning achievement of our continuing efforts to advance the HR profession on Long Island and be the Voice of HR on Long Island. My appreciation goes to our Workforce Readiness committee and the stellar co-chairs of this committee, Sue Gubing and Jamie Davis. It is only through their efforts that we were able to accomplish this level”, Annette Perry, PHR, CP, President SHRM-LI.

SHRM-LI and the Workforce Readiness Committee has focused on building tomorrow’s workforce by placing an emphasis on presenting Workforce Readiness lessons to grades 9-12. To this end we have developed SHRM-LI’s “Virtual HR Assistant Program”, an innovative virtual internship program that introduces high school students to HR careers while building workforce readiness skills for the future.

Winning programs selected from 67 applications received a $1,000 prize, sponsored by ADP Inc. The award was given at SHRM’s annual Volunteer Leaders’ Summit in Washington, D.C., which was attended by Annette Perry, President; Christel Colon, President Elect and Linda Selden, Chapter Executive Director representing SHRM-LI.

“Winners of this award are SHRM affiliates that have shown leadership in the HR profession through innovative and forward-thinking programs,” said Henry G. (Hank) Jackson, president and CEO of SHRM. “Their efforts are a testament to our members, HR professionals, and their commitment to aligning people and business strategies. This year’s winners offer solutions to timely and real-life challenges facing workplaces today, including the skills gap and helping military veterans return to the civilian workforce.”

Founded in 1948, the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the world’s largest HR membership organization devoted to human resource management. Representing more than 275,000 members in over 160 countries, the Society is the leading provider of resources to serve the needs of HR professionals and advance the professional practice of human resource management. SHRM has more than 575 affiliated chapters within the United States and subsidiary offices in China, India and United Arab Emirates. Visit us at shrm.org and follow us on Twitter @SHRMPress.